The Transformative Power of Lifestyle Medicine

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Shamsa Humayun Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore

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Evidence Behind Lifestyle Medicine

Abstract

The rapid advancements in technology and medicine have revolutionized the diagnostic and treatment options but failed to provide sustainable health solutions. Lifestyle medicine has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals looking for sustainable health solutions. An approach that focuses and emphasizes lifestyle modification in dealing and averting chronic illnesses, is not just a trend but a paradigm shifts in our concept of wholeness and quality of life.

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2025-03-31

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Shamsa Humayun. The Transformative Power of Lifestyle Medicine. Esculapio - JSIMS [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Jun. 6];21(1):1-2. Available from: https://esculapio.pk/journal/index.php/journal-files/article/view/1433